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Y131 KHT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,666 mi
Last recorded103,666 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 KHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 103,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 103,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Has play close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 94,792 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Has play close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,952 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering linkage worn but not to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 87,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering linkage worn but not to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,556 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 81,505 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,226 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 78,220 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,435 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,584 miles

Offside Front Outrigger showing signs of corrosion behind stonechip/underseal.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 71,584 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outrigger showing signs of corrosion behind stonechip/underseal.

Pass 4 May 2018 67,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 62,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,366 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 56,439 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,228 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,648 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 50,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 47,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 39,753 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 35,816 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,905 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 31,867 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 27,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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Y131 KHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y131 KHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y131 KHT registered?

Y131 KHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y131 KHT safe to buy?

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